The 2023 Corvette Z06
will lead the NASCAR Cup Series to the green flag in the 65th running
of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 19th, marking the 15th time
Chevrolet has paced the
"Great American Race".
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The Corvette Z06 is powered by the all-new 5.5L LT6, creating 670 horsepower, making it the highest-horsepower naturally aspirated V-8 in any production car.
- Equipped with the Z07 Performance Package, the Corvette Z06 features a carbon fiber rear wing, aerodynamic ground effects, carbon ceramic brakes and other performance features for maximum track capability
Chevrolet has recorded 49 all-time NASCAR Cup Series victories at Daytona International Speedway, including a series-leading 24 in the Daytona 500.
"We felt that it was important to highlight the crown jewel of our performance vehicle lineup for the 65th running of the Daytona 500 with the Corvette Z06," said Todd Christensen, Director of Motorsports Marketing and Activation for Chevrolet. "As the winningest manufacturer in NASCAR Cup Series history, we are honored to pace the season-opeing race weekend and help celebrate the start of NASCAR's 75th anniversary."
Completing the 2023 Daytona Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth pace vehicle lineup:
- Silverado 1500 RST in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series NextEra Energy 250 at 7:30p.m. ET on Friday, February 17.
- Camaro
SS 1LE in the NASCAR Cup Series Bluegreen Vacations Duels at Daytona at
7p.m. ET on Thursday, February 16, and on Saturday, February 18, the
ARCA Menard Series BRANDT 200 Supporting Florida FFA at 1:30p.m. ET,
followed by the NASCAR Xfinity Series 'Beef. It's What's For
Dinner. 300' at 5p.m. ET.
— Team Chevy —